Excerpt from Their First Formal Call
Boy in an unnaturally clean, country-laundered collar walked down a long, white road. He scuffed the dust up wantonly, for he wished to veil the all-too-brilliant polish Of his cowhide Shoes. Also the memory Of the whiteness and Slipperiness Of his collar oppressed him. He was fain to look like one accustomed to social di versions, a man hurried from hall to hall Of pleasure, Without time between to Change collar or polish boot. He stooped and rubbed a crumb Of earth on his over-fresh neck linen. This did not long sustain his drooping spirit. He was mentally adrift upon the Hints and Helps to Young Men in.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book humorously explores the social customs and mores that existed in small-town America, around the turn of the twentieth century. The story centers around the adventures of two boys, Ross and Elihu, and their comical attempts to enter into the world of adulthood. The author captures the innocence and awkwardness of youth, particularly their misadventures as they attempt to navigate the complexities of social etiquette and their pursuit of young women. The book is a charming and nostalgic look at a bygone era, providing insights into the cultural and social norms of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331813101_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331813101
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